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Aquila Vista Recreation Site

Molalla

Upcoming Availability

7 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

None

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Mon, Jul 27

1

site

Tue, Jul 28

1

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Wed, Jul 29

1

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Thu, Jul 30

None

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Fri, Jul 31

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Sat, Aug 1

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Sun, Aug 2

1

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Mon, Aug 3

1

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Tue, Aug 4

1

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Wed, Aug 5

1

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Thu, Aug 6

None

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Fri, Aug 7

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Sat, Aug 8

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

The site is located in the heart of the forest next to a significant spring fed wetland, with excellent birding opportunities. Amenities include vault restrooms, two group picnic shelters with multiple picnic tables, and metal fire rings. The site is located in the heart of the forest next to a significant wetland.

max Stay

13 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Amenities include vault restrooms, two group picnic shelters with multiple picnic tables, and metal fire rings. There is no running water at Aquila Vista, ensure that you bring plenty of drinking, cooking, and sanitation water. There is no firewood at the site or firewood collection allowed, please bring your own firewood if you wish to have a fire.

Natural Features

The site is located in the heart of the forest next to a significant wetland. There is plenty of hiking and natural beauty to be seen at Aquila Vista including a small waterfall.

Recreation

The Molalla River Trail System is an extensive network of more than 20 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. The trail system can be accessed from Aquila Vista. The system combines both single track trails and old forest roads. The trails wind through the forested foothills and slopes of the Molalla River Valley, occasionally offering scenic glimpses of the forests and mountains of the Cascade Range. The system offers a variety of difficulty levels for a wide range of mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding enthusiasts. Trails are generally marked with directional signs and levels of difficulty. Additional equestrian access to the trail system is from Hardy Creek or Annie’s Cabin Trailheads where there is ample parking for horse trailers. Mountain bikers and hikers can also access the trail system via Amanda’s, Americorp, and Sandquist ’s Trailheads.

Nearby Attractions

Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla Wild and Scenic River which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing. The Molalla is one of the few undammed tributaries of the Willamette River and cuts a picturesque gorge on its way to the valley floor.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

1 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 1

Camp

GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC

12 ft

vehicle

20

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Current fire information for the Northwest Oregon District can be found at BLM Fire Restrictions and Closures under the district specific section.
Groups must enter through a locked gate, the combination will be received in the email receipt. The group is responsible for keeping the gate locked at all times. The gate is typical of those found throughout western Oregon, and requires a moderate level of dexterity and strength to remove the padlock and open the gate.
There is no cell phone service. In case of emergency go to an area where you get cell service and dial 9-1-1. There is a payphone on the east side of Glen Avon bridge.
Be aware that the main S. Molalla Forest Rd is regularly used for hauling timber and forest products.

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Common questions

Is Aquila Vista Recreation Site available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Aquila Vista Recreation Site?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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